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- 1938–1986, nd (Production)
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15 folders
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J/224: 1938, 1941-1942
J/225: 1943-1945. Includes manuscript notes headed 'Forces of interaction between large molecules, especially proteins, and their constituent parts' and typescript note 'Points that should be discussed in a Macro-molecular conference'
J/226: 1947-1949
J/227: Undated, perhaps 1940s
J/228: 1950-1951
J/229: 1952-1953
J/230: 1954-1955
J/231: 1956-1957. Includes duplicated typescript note by Pirie `The future development of research on the manufacture of leaf protein', August 1956.
J/232: 1958-1959 and undated. Includes duplicated typescript note by Pirie 'Some suggestions on the initiation of work on the use of leaf protein as a human food' sent to Synge, 22 July 1959, as the most suitable thing for him to take with him to China and undated duplicated form letter introducing Science for Peace organisation.
J/233: 1960-1961
J/234: 1962-1963. Includes Pirie's draft programme for a symposium on 'The health hazards arising from different methods of generating power' sent to Synge, 5 March 1963.
J/235: 1964-1965. Includes duplicated typescript by Pirie 'Note on a visit to New Guinea and Papua and some suggestions for organising work there on the production and use of leaf protein', 16 March 1965.
J/236: 1966-1969
J/237: 1970-1977, 1979. Includes photocopy of programme of visit of Pirie to the University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, India, 3 February 1970.
J/238: 1980-1981, 1983, 1985-1986. Includes photocopies of articles by Pirie on leaf protein etc.
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Pirie was one of Synge's oldest friends and scientific colleagues. He was Demonstrator in the Cambridge Biochemical Laboratory, 1932-1940 and Virus Physiologist, 1940-1946 and Head of Biochemistry Department, 1947-1973, Rothamsted Experimental Station, Harpenden, Hertfordshire. Pirie's wife Antoinette ,whom he married in 1931, was herself a distinguished biochemist specialising in eye research.